China's bitcoin crackdown sparks fears of dirtier cryptomining

As climate activists celebrate China's latest restrictions on the energy-guzzling cryptocurrency industry, crypto experts warn the move could boost - not cut - emissions

Southeast Asian nations missing from push to protect 30% of planet

Cambodia is the only Southeast Asian nation to have signed up to the goal so far, although it has been endorsed by countries in other parts of Asia-Pacific

Traffickers seen targeting EU citizens in UK as post-Brexit deadline looms

A June 30 deadline for EU citizens in Britain to apply for residency will increase risks for slavery victims, activists say

Young brides' deaths trigger dowry crackdown in southern India

Paying a dowry is still widely accepted and expected in Indian society, fuelling high rates of violence against women, campaigners say

Bangladesh scraps plans to build 10 coal-fired power plants

Pressure from climate activists and rising costs for coal are driving a reduction in plans for new plants that use the dirtiest fossil fuel, the government says

Google takes down maps targeting hundreds of Thais accused of opposing king

Human rights groups and critics of the establishment said the maps included the private data and addresses of hundreds of people and could put them at risk of violence

Greenwash or lifeline? Tough rules needed for credible net-zero plans

Net-zero commitments are proliferating but will prove little more than a 'fig leaf' for big polluters unless rules are put in place requiring them to be met, analysts say

Pacific Northwest cities shatter heat records again, life grinds to a halt

The heat has been attributed to a dome of atmospheric high pressure over the upper U.S. Northwest and Canada

Transgender student wins as U.S. Supreme Court rebuffs bathroom appeal

The court effectively upheld a ruling finding a school acted illegally by refusing to allow a male trans student to use men's bathrooms

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